Roland Rock Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) It does for me. Being quite broad-shouldered, I find the Protec straps more comfortable despite the weight. Edited December 3, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I love the look of this case. What catches my eye is the boot - not for its advertised protection of the bass during a vertical drop (can't imagine a situation where I'd ever drop it like that), rather it looks like it'd be particularly hard-wearing. Can anyone answer one question: does it have the 'clip-tuck' straps of the M80? I only ever use the handle - straps aren't for me so I'd prefer they were out of the way or didn't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='dannyp' timestamp='1354482254' post='1886555'] Can anyone answer one question: does it have the 'clip-tuck' straps of the M80? I only ever use the handle - straps aren't for me so I'd prefer they were out of the way or didn't exist. [/quote] You can't tuck them away or remove them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 [quote name='dannyp' timestamp='1354482254' post='1886555'] Can anyone answer one question: does it have the 'clip-tuck' straps of the M80? I only ever use the handle - straps aren't for me so I'd prefer they were out of the way or didn't exist. [/quote] The whole point of the Mono bag is that you can carry it on your back. If your not going to use it like this IMO you are better off with a Hiscox case which is only marginally heavier and larger and offers far more protection for your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='dannyp' timestamp='1354482254' post='1886555'] I love the look of this case. What catches my eye is the boot - not for its advertised protection of the bass during a vertical drop (can't imagine a situation where I'd ever drop it like that), rather it looks like it'd be particularly hard-wearing. Can anyone answer one question: does it have the 'clip-tuck' straps of the M80? I only ever use the handle - straps aren't for me so I'd prefer they were out of the way or didn't exist. [/quote] As others suggest, the straps of the Vertigo are non-removable and non-stowable. I don't have such a problem as others report with the strap system on Mono bags (though they're not the most comfortable for me) - perhaps test before you buy - an issue of individual physiology. The carrying handle of the Vertigo is reasonably sturdy, comfortable and padded Edited January 10, 2013 by lozbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I know this is an old thread, but is it possible to store a strap with straplocks fitted to it in the flat zipper pocket of the Vertigo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I just bought one and used it everyday this week. It's betterer inside than the M80, I like the boot and the nice neck holder bit. It's very well padded and the protection level is very high. It does seem to ride very high on your back though, I'm 6ft tall and very skinny, the straps are as long as they'll go but it still bangs on the ceiling of the tube train and other trains. Like I say, it's well padded though luckily . Definitely lacking in the storage department though, books and leads are catered for, but nowhere for my clip on tuner. Great case though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1390087235' post='2341425'] Definitely lacking in the storage department though, books and leads are catered for, but nowhere for my clip on tuner. [/quote] And a strap with straplocks fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) No problem with that, I've got Dunlop strap locks on my basses, and Wednesday I used a bass with a Richter strap and Thursday a comfort strap. Both fitted in OK. Just read your post, sorry. I kept the strap on the basses, there's heaps of room inside the bag, possibly more than the M80, and definitely more than the Protec Contego. Edited January 18, 2014 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1390088572' post='2341440'] Just read your post, sorry. [/quote] No problem at all, and thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I don't think a strap would go in the pocket. I got 160 page A4 book of Bach Chorales, a coiled lead and a cheese sandwich in the pocket, nothing else. My clip on tuner has to go in my shoulder bag. Maybe being a bit cynical, but I'm guessing they're hoping you'll buy the extra clip on bag thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1390089673' post='2341456'] I don't think a strap would go in the pocket. [/quote] And there's the deal breaker.... What cheese was in your sarnie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've recently bought a Vertigo and I think the only thing I don't like about it is the fact that I can't put my Overwater 5 string Jazz in it without removing the pad at the bottom of the bag. Hence I only use it for my Yamaha TRB5 (which has an angled headstock and a 3 + 2 headstock). It's a lighter bag than my iGig (which I use for the Overwater) and I can put a Levy's leather strap with Dunlop straplocks quite comfortably in the front pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 That's odd, 2 of my basses are 35" scale and fit with loads of room above the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ambient, I think it's got something to do with the offset Jazz body shape - the bridge end of the TRB body is a bit flatter (so to speak) and it just fits better in the Vertigo when the pad is in place. I found that when I took the pad out to accommodate the Jazz, it moved around a bit in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yeah, I hadn't thought of that, the Jazz does have quite a long body. I didn't realise you could take out the pad at the bottom, not that I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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